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Waterfront Dining, Outstanding Cuisine & Wine List - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

5.0
5
1837 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations on-line via OpenTable and via our website or you may contact The Dock at 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. We have a 24 hr cancellation policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation without a guarantee.
We DO NOT accept table requests. We only have 12 tables. We are a very small intimate restaurant and every table has a view of the bay. No pets only ADA defined trained service animals.

VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 BY OPENTABLE DINERS! Our quaint, waterfront venue offers fresh air patio dining with an infused contemporary American menu. Corkage Fee is $75 per 750ml, maximum one 750 ml for parties up to 4, maximum of two 750ml for parties 5 or more, as long as wine is not represented on our list. Please present your wine for corkage to the receptionist who will ensure it is given to the service staff. Corkage not available for private events.




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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Website
    http://www.dineatthedock.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
  • Location
    2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,837 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Best Service

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

1,837 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my all time favorite dining experiences. Exceptional food and top notch service. I highly recommend "The Dock"

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  2. KatyT

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a charming restaurant with exceptional food. Perfect for a special evening.

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  3. maryannk

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing!! We celebrated an engagement and the staff made our experience special and personal. Food was delish! We had lamb, halibut and salmon. The view of boats from the dock, sunset and chic ambiance was magical! It is pricey-for a party of 4 including champagne, wine, 4 entrees and dessert was $600 before the tip. But we considered it a gift to the newly engaged couple (and us)!

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  4. Milt

    Orange County

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Every time we dine here we are convinced it cant get any better. Well once again we were wrong. The evening was spectacular. Our servers were the professional team of Eric, Tiffany and Daniel . They were incredible at describing the menu and provided great recommendations . We started with a mushroom soup which had an earthy-smoky flavor with a smooth butter texture and the pork belly with roasted pineapple and coconut foam that was an amazing combination of savory salty and smoothly sweetness. For our main course we selected the Halibut with sweet pepper risotto. The halibut was the best I have ever had and risotto was the perfect compliment. The team at The dock makes you fell like family and several tables hugged their servers before leaving. Simply the best restaurant in Orange County!

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  5. Ebola

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dock is the best if the best. Always a great experience. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed. 5 star

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  6. MichaelG

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was over the top good AS ALWAYS. Service we impeccable AS ALWAYS. We were treated fantastic for our wedding anniversary.

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  7. KarenL

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dock us always a dining pleasure - delicious , creative food , warm , attentive service . Perfect bayside atmosphere . It never , ever disappoints !

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  8. Nimrodical1

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The Dock is amazing. Small, intimate and the food is very good. I gave it 4 stars overall due to the hostess being abrupt and borderline rude. Perhaps she was having an off night? Everything else was amazing, service, ambiance, view, and great food. I highly recommend The Dock.

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  9. DonnaL

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love coming to the Dock. The food is amazing and everyone is so nice.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved this place! New favorite place to eat in Newport. Amazing service

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  11. RichardS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Everything was outstanding, service/food/atmosphere!

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  12. howster

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food here was excellent. Octopus was cooked to perfection. Also got the lamb which was delightful and very filling. On top of it all, the service here was outstanding. Incredibly helpful and delightful staff to be around. Will definitely return!

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  13. SusanL

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at the Dock cannot be beat! My husband and I shared the octopus appetizer which was outstanding and I had the lamb chops and my husband the diver scallops. Both were absolutely delicious and Jason our server was great! Highly recommend!

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  14. Coni

    Orange County

    186 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. All the staff were friendly and outgoing. Our server, Frankie , although relatively new offered great suggestions. The food was delicious. Loved being so close to the water.

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  15. DCdiner

    Washington DC

    252 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    252 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites. Great food, great service this time by Danielle and Tiffany as well as the support staff and lovely ambience. I highly recommend The Dock.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dock was an absolute beautiful place for dinner. The atmosphere, the service, quality and presentation of the food was impeccable. I don’t recall our servers name but he did say his sister was the bartender. Anyway - the way he described the food and wine was spot on. To have a server that can do that is hard to come by. There were 4 in our party and the food was unbelievable. I had the pork chop … amazing and my friends had the halibut and scallops. All A+ dinners. This place is worth every penny will definitely be back. Thank you for such an experience!

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  17. Pants

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food never disappoints. Save room for dessert too.

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  18. NellyC

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always The Dock didn’t disappoint. This was our third visit and the cocktails were perfection, the food was delectable, and the service was beyond reproach. This is the best kept secret in OC. For special occasions, friends night out, or even a bachelor party (the party next to us were a group of guys who had opted out of the strip club- LOL)- The Dock is the spot!

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  19. mikeyd

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat there every time that we come to the area. We have been there for several occasions and they never disappoint. Good food and service.!

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  20. DelB

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful 7th Annvers! Excellent Halibut, crab beignets, peach salad ❤️❤️

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place so much. We are never disappointed

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing, great food! Beverages a bit expensive but nevertheless very tasty!

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  23. BenjaminR

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to The Dock. Each person in our party of four had a great experience. The ambience, with the restaurant on the water, is excellent. Our waiter, Eric, was outstanding. His knowledge of every course of the meal, including wine and food, was off the charts. Each of his recommendations was right on the money. Most importantly, the food was outstanding. We will be visiting the restaurant again. And asking for Eric. 

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  24. BobM

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb cuisine! Always unique dishes with tasty accouterments.

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  25. JulieS

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants in Newport Beach. The food is always perfect and the service is such a high standard that all restaurants should aspire to being like the Dock.

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  26. Milt

    Orange County

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing Dr experience we had last night at The Dock. We ere seated at the table closest to the water and experienced beautiful view and a nice breeze throughout our dining experience. Our server was Daniel who deserves a rating above 5 stars for her professional service. We started with the Cantaloupe Gazpacho and the Crab Fritters (their version of a crab cake). The Gazpacho was refreshing and delicious and the fritters were light and crispy and stuffed with crab, fantastic. For our main courses we had the Alaskan Halibut and the Rack of Lamb and both were phenomenal. Finally for dessert we had the brioche bread pudding which tasted like a fresh cinnamon roll with ice cream! Overall a fantastic meal with the best service team in Southern California.

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  27. JBird

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten at many fine restaurants in OC but The Dock is my new favorite! Went for my birthday. Fantastic menu and everything was absolutely delicious. Food presentation and service were both impeccable. Highly recommend, especially for a special occasion.

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  28. Vytn

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my bestie's birthday dinner. Everything was excellent, flavorful, fresh, & unique. Service was friendly & spectacular. Thank you for making our evening memorable!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food always! The staff is absolutely extraordinary, accommodating and knowledgeable . Best restaurant in Newport!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food presentation was beautiful and everything was delicious. Service was impeccable!

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  31. KenF

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Intimate, waterfront dinning experience! Incredible customer service & exceptional food. The Spanish Crispy Octopus appy is a must.

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  32. Fillmore

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have dined at the Dock numerous times. The setting on the water and the service are outstanding. The wine list is exceptional for a restaurant of this small size. We are greeted with enthusiasm as repeat customers, but I notice that first timers are also warmly greeted. The menu is adequately sophisticated without being intimidating. This is my go-to restaurant for entertaining other couples.

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  33. Biggie

    Orange County

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly unique experience. Great environment and the food and service are terrific. Not a cheap date, but worth the price of admission!

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  34. StevenF

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are a foodie, The Dock is for you. If you like excellent service, The Dock is for you. The Dock has an outstanding wine list. Tiffany, Danielle and Erick have excellent wine knowledge and are happy to share. If you like an intimate setting on the water, The Dock is for you.

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  35. RobDiner1

    Orange County

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An extraordinary restaurant on the water in Newport Beach. Service was some of the best we have ever had, food was outstanding. The restaurant is beautiful.

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  36. Glenn

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Octopus, Sashimi and Scallops were amazing.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always meets high expectations! Wonderful evening!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    “Best meal I have ever had!” - my boyfriend

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  39. MicMoz

    San Francisco

    188 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    188 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Dock is easily the most special dining experience in Newport Beach. Dockside vibe is elevated with white linen service and flowers, exceptional craftsmanship in the kitchen, great wine list, and refined service. If you want a special dining experience then this is the place to go and you will have a world-class meal.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about our dining experience at The Dock..... not out first time and many mote to follow!! K&G

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FAQs

The Dock is rated 5 stars by 1837 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Dock

2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dineatthedock.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.

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